January is always a special month for me; the time to set a new reading goal, to create a plan of attack for the years hobbies and writing, and a time to look at what's coming in the year ahead and get excited. Let's see what's coming up in January 2015!

A few tips and tricks on how to How to Read More in the new year, all easy and do-able. Don't read what you hate, stop reading because you think you should, etc.

An on the flip side, The Problem with Reading Competitively, one reader's view on why a book count competition doesn't fit for her. I agree with bits and portions, but overall I enjoy being competitive with myself and have no problem treating other reader's goals as their own.